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Xiao | But I didn't... expect there to be so many people. |
Xingqiu | There's no need to worry, Conqueror of Demons. We're not feeling anything unusual so far. |
Xingqiu | Our young exorcist over here is protected by his pure-yang energy, so he's probably the most resilient. |
Xiao | ... |
Traveler | You seem pretty quiet today. Is everything okay? |
Traveler | Not used to being around so many people? |
Xiao | I'm doing fine. |
Xiao | Not long ago... before Lantern Rite, I met an old friend. |
Xiao | Thanks to his help, things have been a lot more stable than before. |
Traveler | That's good to hear. Give everything you don't eat to Paimon. |
Hu Tao | Not to brag, but our consultant truly is impressive. His knowledge extends across the stars and the land, and there's nothing throughout history that he doesn't know. |
Hu Tao | From the sophisticated way he speaks, it's hard not to suspect that he could very well be an adeptus in disguise! Hehe. |
Xiao | ... |
Hu Tao | Xiao, you're an adeptus! Do you think it might be possible? |
Xiao | I... |
Xiao | ...Sorry, I'm only good at conquering demons. I'm afraid I don't have much knowledge in that matter. |
Xiao | Are you alright? |
Traveler | I should be the one asking you that. |
Xiao | ... |
Xiao | I... it's hard to describe. |
Traveler | Unfamiliar with gatherings like this? |
Xiao | It's not that. |
Xiao | There were those among the adepti who loved gatherings and idle chit chat. Sometimes, they would call up a few others for a drink. Even I got dragged along to their gatherings, many times. |
Xiao | The adepti all have their specialties, making most of them proud and arrogant. Everything they say is straight from the heart... It never gets too complicated. |
Xiao | But this time... |
Traveler | I understand. It's all Zhongli's fault. |
Xiao | That's not what I meant! |
Xiao | Or perhaps I should say Zhong... Rex Lapis is really good at adapting to human life. You could say that he actually enjoys doing so. |
Traveler | I understand. It's all Venti's fault. |
Xiao | N—No, I didn't mean that... |
Xiao | So you know his true identity. I'll get straight to the point then. |
Xiao | The Anemo Archon is a free spirit, and his temperament is as carefree as the music he plays on the flute. It's easy for a god like him to live in harmony with humans... |
Xiao | And that's something I might never be able to do. |
Traveler | You don't have to be like them. |
Traveler | You do you. |
Xiao | Hmm... That does sound like something you would say. |
Xiao | No matter. I know my circumstances. |
Xiao | Whenever I think of the ordinary conversations I've had with you, it feels... strangely novel. |
Traveler | Strange in a good way? |
Xiao | Yes. |
Xiao | The parlor director went out of her way with the invitation, so it was difficult to turn her down. I had made mental preparations before agreeing to come. |
Xiao | She told me that all the guests today would be "acquainted with elemental power," and I knew that you would be here. |
Xiao | But I didn't expect the other guests to be... |
Traveler | No one would've guessed. |
Xiao | General Kapisas always said that we should live in the present and enjoy every pleasant surprise. Perhaps that's what I should do with what I'm feeling now. |
Xiao | ...But I think he meant designing clothes for those around him. |
Xiao | The clothes were intricately designed, but inconvenient to wear. Brother Bosacius never tried to hide his distaste in front of him. |
Xiao | Rex Lapis did like his designs and even collected quite a few. The outfit he wears now was also designed by General Kapisas himself. |
Xiao | I never saw him wear this during the war. I didn't expect him to start wearing it later. |
Xiangling | Oh, here you are! |
Xiangling | Um, I'm not intruding, right... |
Xiao | You're not. What is it? |
Xiangling | Hu Tao saw that everyone's done eating and asked the staff to bring out the desserts. |
Xiangling | Paimon got so anxious that you weren't back yet that she scarfed down her dessert without the usual slurping and munching. |
Traveler | But not so anxious that she can't eat. Sounds like she'll be okay. |
Xiangling | To be honest, I was kinda worried too. |
Xiangling | You looked a little restless just now, and I thought you weren't used to the food here and was planning to head back to Wangshu Inn for something Yanxiao made. |
Xiao | You're worrying too much. |
Traveler | Xiao, don't pull any Lemniscatic Wind Cyclings on us. |
Xiao | ...Why would I. |
Xiao | Anyway, let's head back. |
Xiangling | Please wait! |
Xiangling | There's another reason why I came looking for you. |
Xiangling | Here, take these. I brought them for you! |
Xiao | ...Almond Tofu? |
Xiangling | Yup! |
Xiangling | Since the Masterful Chefs competition, you could say that Yanxiao and I are not only competitors, but good friends as well! I visit him at Wangshu Inn sometimes to discuss our cooking. |
Xiangling | I heard him say that the esteemed guest on the roof loves nothing more than a good plate of Almond Tofu, so I learned a thing or two about the dish from him. |
Xiangling | I'll be honest... Before Hu Tao invited everyone, she secretly came looking for me, told me about the guests she planned to invite, and asked me for some suggestions on what she should order. |
Xiangling | So I made a few servings of Almond Tofu for you guys in advance! Take them as a token of gratitude for your support. |
Xiangling | When I told Guoba that I was making these for you, he started eagerly running around the kitchen and helping a lot too! |
Xiao | Thank you for the trouble, there was no need to... |
Traveler | Ahem... |
Xiao | ...I'll take them. Thank you... and Guoba too. |
Xiangling | You're welcome! |
Xiangling | Oh, the Almond Tofu I made probably tastes and feels a little different from the type Yanxiao cooks. Please let me know if there's any improvements I should make! |
Xiao | Okay. |
Xiangling | Hehe, that's all! |
Xiangling | Alrighty, we should head back now. We can't keep Paimon waiting! |
Xiao | Sorry to keep everyone waiting. |
Zhongli | Well then... |
Xiao | Rex Lapis... |
Zhongli | Just Zhongli will do. |
Zhongli | I live as a mortal in Liyue Harbor now. I am just one among many who begin work at sunrise, and retire to rest at sundown. |
Zhongli | If we were to consider status and seniority, as Zhongli, I should be respectfully referring to you as Adeptus Xiao. |
Xiao | Heaven forbid! |
Traveler | Adeptus Xiao! |
Xiao | ...Not you too! |
Traveler | Let's stop teasing him now. |
Zhongli | Haha, I meant what I said. |
Traveler | I really like Xiao...xiao seems like the type of person who, despite being clumsy and not too certain on what to do, is naturally comforting. i mean he can protect you, and he will, along with being warm and sturdy to lean on and cry to. he also makes an amazing listener, where despite trying to help you even if that’s not necessarily what you need, it proves how well he listens and cares. he also would probably sing to you like guizhong used to him, and his voice would be the perfect mix of raspy and soothing, soothing enough in fact to lull you to sleep. |
Traveler | Hug me Xiao... |
Xiao | You really...The closest you'll be able to get is a quick hug, but even that will not be often. Remember my karmic debt... |
Traveler | Oh Xiao... you came... |
Xiao | You're hurt! I don’t want to do something wrong; I will help you, I didn’t want to hurt you more.*So with extreme precision and care, he lifted back her sleeves and the clothing that revealed her wounds. He tore a long strand of the white bandage with his teeth before gently wrapping it around each wound, attempting not to disrupt her sleeping. But it seemed his precision was futile* “Are you hurting? Is something too tight?” |
Traveler | It's fine... |